P&M Aviation QUIK-GTR, Operator'S Manual

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P&M QUIK-GTR Manual, ref. QUIK-GTR Man 1.0.doc
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10. DE-RIGGING THE AIRCRAFT
The Quik-GTR strutted wing/trike configuration can be quickly folded to minimise hangarage space. Only
configuration 3 is recommended for road transport.
10.1 Folding Configuration 1.
It is possible, with care, to fold the wing with the trike fully rigged as follows. 2 assistants are desirable.
1) Face the aircraft into wind. Insert the rigging tool into the back of the keel and connect it to the cross
boom restraint tang. Secure it with a spring clip.
2) Secure the control frame base bar to the front strut with a tie and protection pad.
3) Fit propeller blade padded covers. Rotate the propeller (switches OFF) until one blade is nearly vertical,
on one side of the keel.
4) Remove the bottom Velcro connection on the nose cone.
5) Open the Velcro panels behind the outer washout rods.
6) Unhook the cross boom restraint tang and slacken off the wing with about 0.5 metres of cord travel.
Attach the rigging cord to the rigging tool cleat.
7) Remove at least 3 top and 3 bottom surface battens nearest the keel, on each wing
8) Taking hold of the tensioning cord, detach it from the cleat. With an assistant each side carefully allow
the wings to fold back whilst raising both wing trailing edges.
9) The trailing edge tip battens may be secured together by cords or hooks.
To rig for flight from configuration 1, use the reverse procedure. It is not possible to open the wings by pulling on
the cross boom cord. 2 assistants will be needed to carefully walk the wings out. Lift the trailing edges as the
wings open to assist movement of the washout rods
.
Rigging and de-rigging the aircraft is a simple
and safe operation when carried out correctly.
However, if you do not use the correct
procedures or technique it is possible to injure
yourself. It is therefore essential that you
receive formal instruction on how to rig and de-
rig the aircraft by an instructor, P&M Aviation
dealer or other competent person before
attempting the operation on your own.
CAUTION
For the first few times that you de-rig your
aircraft, ensure that the weather is calm or you
have an experienced helper to take charge if
the wind starts to take control from you. It is
also much better to be set up on a grass than
hard standing, both to avoid damage to the
wing and scraped knuckles as you lower the
wing to the ground. Clear the area of clutter,
wing bags, tools, twigs and inspect the ground
for holes or any other obstacles that may trip
you.
WARNING
!
On top of the trike, the wings tend to fold back
under gravity and damage/injury may be caused if
the wing is allowed to fold freely. Keep a firm hold
on the rigging cord.
WARNING
!